Background
Meyer, Sheldon was born on June 8, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Christof and Hester Truslow (Sheldon) Meyer.
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Sheldon Meyer, American publisher. Recipient The Lawrenceville medal for eminent achievement, The Lawrenceville School, 2001. Member American Association University Presses (board directors 1969-1971, 79-82, vice president 1979-1980), American History Association, Organization American Historians, Institute Early American History and Culture (board directors 1985-1987), National Board Review Motion Pictures, Century Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Education
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude, Princeton University, 1949; Master of Arts (honorary), University Oxford, 1993.
Career
With, Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1951-1955; associate editor, Grosset & Dunlap, 1955-1956; with, Oxford University Press, New York City, since 1956; editor, Oxford University Press, 1956-1970; executive editor, Trade Books, 1970-1982; vice president, Trade Books, 1974-1979; senior vice president, Trade Books, 1982-1996; consulting editor, Trade Books, since 1997.
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Membership
Member American Association University Presses (board directors 1969-1971, 79-82, vice president 1979-1980), American History Association, Organization American Historians, Institute Early American History and Culture (board directors 1985-1987), National Board Review Motion Pictures, Century Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Connections
Married Margaret Mary Kirk, July 29, 1964. Children: Arabella Christina, Andrew Kirk.
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Education
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1949
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1993
Career
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1951 - 1955
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1955 - 1956
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1956 - 1996
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1956 - 1970
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1997 - 2006